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Ride with Me
Take a ride with us – featuring Edward, Jaden, and the Ollie King Khaliq.
Learn to Ride 2012
January is Learn to Ski/Snowboard Month, the perfect start to our Learn to Ride 2012 program! Once again, Windham Mountain will host our 3rd annual Learn to Ride program. Windham Mountain has graciously donated lift tickets, lessons from professional instructors, and rental equipment for our group on Sundays, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, and 2/26. The program is open to youth ages 7-18 years old. All participants must commit to attend all four days to get the full value of the program. Lunch is $7 per day and includes 2 slices of pizza and a soft drink.
We depart W33rd St (b/w Broadway and Ave C) Bayonne, NJ at 6am sharp and return at 7pm. Parents will receive a text message once we are approximately 30 minutes away from Bayonne. On our last day, 2/26, we will have a party and award each participant with a certificate and trophy. Parents/guardians are welcomed to attend our last day, however please note, food and transportation will not be provided for adults. Don’t worry if you can’t make it, we will post a ton of pictures here and on our Facebook page.
(To complete the application, enter the youth’s name and date of birth in the Participant Application section. Once in the form, select “Shred Love” as the youth agency and use “1634” for the session ID.)
Family Day at Camelback
Happy New Year!
Even though Mother Nature has yet to bless us with any snow this winter, the cold temps allowed many resorts to make snow and open (thank goodness!). So instead of just reading our blog about how fun snowboarding is, why not give it a shot yourself? Remember that New Year resolution you made to “try something new”? Well here’s your chance to try snowboarding and possibly fall in love with it. Not convinced you can fall in love with snowboarding on first try? Just ask our volunteer and board member, Mel.
New for 2012, Shred Love is hosting Family Day at Camelback Mountain. Mom and Dad, this is the perfect opportunity to prove to your kid that you still got it. 😉 Strap in, take a lesson, and then show these youngins what you got. Also, that evening from 5-9pm, Nike is hosting its Chosen Rail Jam at Camelback’s Sunbowl. Watch snowboarders compete for $3000 and Nike swag. Remember what it felt like watching the Olympics on tv? Well this time experience it first hand, for free. The Sunbowl is easily accessed by non-skiers and snowboarders, even more reason to come out and enjoy a day on the slopes.
Since this event is open to everyone, no transportation will be provided by Shred Love. We will provide gloves and snow pants to participating youth first and then adults as permitted. If you will need gear for your child(ren), please email us at info@shredlove.org/wordpress. Gear is limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
Payment is due Wednesday, January 11, 2012. We will meet at the Camelback Lodge Group Sales Desk at 9am. Lift tickets and rental vouchers will be distributed then.
Packages available:
- First time ski/snowboard packages – lesson, lift ticket (restricted to beginner access lifts), and rental gear: $58
- All area ski/ride packages – lift ticket and rental gear: $75
- Open – close lift tickets: $38
- Helmets (mandatory by NJ law): $10.75
- Wrist guards (optional): $5.25
Hope to see you there!
Liz
First time for everything
After visiting Camp Linwood in August, Jerrie, Armani Rae and I were excited to plan a trip for our group to visit. We had set a date in October with the hopes of giving our group something active yet fun to do for Halloween. Everything was set, we were going to Camp Linwood on Saturday, October 29, for some zipline fun, rock wall climbing, low rope team building challenges, and smores by the fire pit. Then Mother Nature happened – it snowed! Camp Linwood got close to 14 inches of snow. Yeah, as a snowboarder, we should be jumping for joy, but its October! That marked the first time a Shred Love event had to be rescheduled.
Take two: Saturday, November 5th offered us the perfect conditions to take advantage of everything Camp Linwood had to offer – ziplines, rock wall climbing, low rope team building, smores, laughs, cheers of trumphet, and great people.
Yeah, your eyes are deceiving you, he ziplined upside down! Be sure to check out our Youtube channel to see the rest of the videos. Don’t forget to subscribe!
The biggest challenge was the rock wall climbing. Ask anyone, this wasn’t as easy as it looked.
Well some did the rock wall climbing, others enjoyed the playground. And believe it or not, there several kids there that had never seen a tire swing.
We finished the end of the day off with low rope team building challenges and smores. You can find the rest of the videos and pictures on our Facebook page. And if you haven’t already, add us as a friend.
We’re currently lining up some interesting events for the upcoming season. In addition to our Learn to Ride program at Windham Mountain, we’re going snowshoeing as a part of the 17th Annual Winter Trails, joining the fight against breast cancer, and having a Family Day at Hidden Valley Club. Here’s to another great year with Shred Love! Join our newsletter and take part in some of the fun we have lined up.
Romp to Stomp with Shred Love
Join Shred Love in the fight against Breast Cancer!
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, we will be participating in Tubbs Romp to Stomp snowshoe series at Mountain Creek. Its a 3k snowshoe walk, so no worries of falling on a snowboard or skis! Romp participants ride the cabriolet to the top of the mountain, where they’ll strap on snowshoes to stomp their way to a world without breast cancer. There are FREE demo snowshoes for participants, so there’s no need to run out and buy your own. It will be our first time ever taking part in this event, so why not come out and try something new with us. Its for a good cause and fun!
Registration is now open! Join our team – Shred Love
Take advantage of the early bird registration fee of $27 for adults and $17 for lil rompers (kids ages 6-12 years old accompanied by a registered adult). Lil bitty rompers (kids ages 0-5 years old accompanied by a registered adult) are free. Can’t make the date, register as a virtual snowshoer for $27.
Event Details
Tubbs Romp to Stomp at Mountain Creek, Vernon, NJ
Saturday, January 21, 2012
9-10:15 am – Registration & Check-in Opens at the Appalachian Lodge (all walk participants must be checked in by 10:10am)
10:15 am – Lil Romper Dash
10:30 am – 3k or 5k Snowshoe Walk Starts at the top of Cabriolet lift
12pm – Awards, Sweepstakes, & Closing Ceremony (snowshoe demos returned)
1pm – Event ends
Community Events!
Check out what’s going on in Hudson County, New Jersey!
The following events are a part of Assemblyman Charles Mainor’s Safe Neighborhood Project:
Shoot Hoops Not Guns – 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
November 20, 2011 at NJCU
Registration is now open, email teammainor@gmail.com for more information.
In collaboration with Kids 4 Kids, Team Mainor is hosting a clothing drive to benefit needy youth in Kenya and those affected by Hurricane Irene in Paterson, New Jersey. Gently used clothing can be donated at Asm. Mainor’s office, located at 485-7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jersey City, NJ.
Hudson Partnership CMO
The following events are a part of CMO’s Enrichment Program. Registration is required for all of the workshops. Please contact Steven Campos at 201-537-1429 to register.
- “I Need You, You Need Me”: Support Group for parents of children with special needs. October 21st from 11:00am-1:00pm. Provided by the Hudson County Family Support Organization ( 895 Bergen Ave. Jersey City, NJ)
-Are you stressed out? Need someone to talk to? Need a place to vent?
-Do you have questions about mental health and your child?
-Come and get support and get informed
- Community Service Event. Food Drive Organized by Dvine Konektion, CDC- 611-56th Street, West New York on October 15th from 10:00am-3:00pm( Separate prep night October 12 from 5:00-7:00pm)
– Volunteers will assist with handing out hot meals, groceries and baby supplies
– Hudson Partnership will mail certificates of attendance for teens that would like to submit them for community service hours
- Ben and Jerry’s “I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream” Field Trip! October 18th from 6:00-8:00pm. Hosted by Hoboken’s TRUE mentors program. ( Providing Hoboken students 7-17 with caring and responsible mentors)
-Limited space for this outing so call and register soon! First come first serve.
- Free Yoga Classes at Symposia Book Store 510 Washington St. in Hoboken Oct 11th and 18th at 7:00pm
-Symposia is now opening its doors to a totally new environment for yoga practice: small classes, taught in a supportive, non-competitive manner, with lots of individual attention.
-Pre registration is required. Please call 201 805 1739
- Fishing with Friends and Family in Bayonne. Mentors and Parents are invited to bring out their kids that love fishing or are curious about trying it for the first time. October 22 from 10:00am-12:00pm.
-light snacks, beverages and worms provided
-Bring your own fishing pole. Call in advance if you need a pole
- Seminarios en dos partes paras familias que hablan español, con niños recién llegados a este país. Una terapista licenciada va hablar sobre los problemas culturales, sociales y psicológicos que pueden afrontar. October 24 5:00-6:00pm ( St. Josephs Church 6401 Palisade Ave. Lower Community Room)
-Licensed clinician will speak to parents about the cultural, social and psychological challenges a child encounters when coming to a new country.
- Mind and Body Workout Workshop. Speaking to Teens about Child Abuse and its effects on children and a families, Followed by Physical Fitness Challenge. October 27th 6:30-8:00pm at Woodcliff Community Church after school youth program 7605 Palisade Ave, North Bergen NJ
-Teens will learn about the different forms of child abuse and what happens to a family involved with D.Y.F.S. ( Division of Youth and Family Services)
-Physical Fitness Trainer will time test the ability of teens to complete Fitness Challenge.
Thanks to SkiDuck!
We received over 150 Seirus face masks from SkiDuck. SkiDuck is a grassroots nonprofit organization, dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and underprivileged children by sharing the joys of skiing and snowboarding. Like Shred Love, SkiDuck is entirely volunteer-based, using all of their donations to support their ski and snowboard programs. This donation came right on time, because all of our older face masks had seen better days, lol! The face masks came in different styles: bandanas, masques, clavas, combodanas, and wind pro and all different colors. There’s a face mask to suit everyone.
Thanks again to SkiDuck, Clint of SkiDuck, and Seirus for the generous donation!
YMCA Camp Linwood Macdonald
The lake at Camp Linwood
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On Sunday, August 21, I was invited to YMCA Camp Linwood Macdonald by Newark YMWCA’s CEO, Michael Bright. Michael felt Camp Linwood Macdonald would be perfect for our group since it offered outdoor activities in our off season. Located in Sandyston, New Jersey, Camp Linwood offers environmental education, team building games, and other activities, such as archery, canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, and a zipline that crosses a lake. Yes a zipline! Needless to say, it didn’t take much convincing that Camp Linwood was worth a visit.
When we arrived, we were given a tour around the campsite. As a snowboarder, I’m used to seeing snow covered hills and slopes, so this was definitely a switch. There were wild flowers, dragon flies, turtles (snappers!), a stocked lake, a pond with tadpoles, frogs, and more turtles, a rock climbing wall, lodging for overnight campers, the list goes on!
 Because of a looming storm, we quickly had lunch so that everyone could get a turn on the zipline. On the first day of our snowboard season, we focus on courage and how it relates to snowboarding and everyday life. This day was no different. Some needed coaching to make it up the ladder, while others needed it to “jump off” and zip across the lake. But I think everyone would agree that the experience proved just how courageous we all are and how fun ziplining truly is! As Tyson would put it, “you get to zoom through the air!”.
 My second go on the zipline! After our zipline adventure, Armani Rae, Savion, and Tyson climbed the rock wall, while Jerrie and I took a hike around the camp site.
 Savion was proud that he was able to conquer his fear of heights, similar to our rider Edward, and climb to the top of the wall. By the middle of the day, we were all convinced this would be a great experience for Shred Love’s participants. And if you need anymore convincing, just ask Jerrie and Armani Rae about the fire pit and the yummy smores!
  We’re having a day trip to Camp Linwood on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The trip will include zipline, rock wall climbing, low rope team building activities, and smores by the fire pit. This event is open to all, however if you are only sending your kid, s/he must be at least 8 years old. For more information, please send us an email at info@shredlove.org/wordpress.
To view more pictures, click here.
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Happy Birthday!!
Its our birthday!! Its our birthday, get busy!!
Today, June 27 marks our second birthday. To date, we’ve served 65 youth from New Jersey and New York, empowering them through snowboarding. Special thanks to all of our supporters, volunteers, participants and their parents for helping us reach this milestone! Who knew turning 2 would be so fun! LOL!
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